Stop the Slop: 8 Tools That Clean Up Windows 11

If Windows 11 feels cluttered with AI features, ads, and background services, these free debloating tools can help. Here are ...
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Five free Windows 11 apps to install on every new PC

Setting up a fresh Windows 11 PC is the perfect moment to lock in a core toolkit of free apps that handle everyday tasks better than the built-in defaults. I focus on a small set of utilities ...
Windows Central

Microsoft adds new "app updates" page to Windows 11's Settings app for updating certain apps using Windows Update

A new "app updates" page has appeared in the Windows Settings app on Windows 11 in the latest preview builds, providing the ability to update apps using Windows Update. When you purchase ...
Windows Latest

I tested Windows 11 March 2026 Updates: Everything new, improved, and fixed

Windows 11 March 2026 Patch Tuesday update adds Emoji 16.0, Sysmon, network speed test, reliability improvements, and security fixes.
SlashGear

5 Free Apps You Should Install As Soon As You Upgrade To Windows 11

It's official: Windows 10 is dead. Although it had a decent run as far as operating systems go (10 years; it came out in 2015) continued use is inadvisable. A system not receiving security updates ...

Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026

Discover the Windows 11 Pro features every professional should enable in 2026, including BitLocker, Hyper-V, Sandbox, and ...
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5 things that can go wrong when debloating Windows 11

Don't just run a search for "edge" and start deleting—you'll regret it.
BGR

9 Apps You Should Never Install On Windows 11

We all know that pre-built PCs come with a bunch of bloatware that needs to be uninstalled, but what about the apps you install yourself? Are there any commonly installed applications that you could ...
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5 Windows 11 Apps That Make It Easier To Leave Windows 10 Behind

Making the begrudging change from Windows 10 to Windows 11? Join the club. Windows 10 officially lost support on October 14th, 2025, so with the exception of the IT-oriented ESU version, ...
Digital Trends

Microsoft has released an emergency Windows 11 update to fix crashing apps

Microsoft has pushed out another emergency update for Windows 11 after its latest monthly patch caused unexpected app crashes and system issues for users. What was meant to be a routine January ...

De-Enshittify Windows 11: Make Windows 11 More Secure ⭐

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.